Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Mumbai reported that Ruchita Wagh, a degree student, has won the regional round of the India Skills Competition held in Bangalore from June 21st to 23rd. Sangramsingh Rajput, another degree student of IIGJ Mumbai, was the first runner-up in the same competition. Jewellery institutes from across India had participated in the competition. A total of 16 students were selected across the country, of which 11 were from IIGJ Mumbai.
In a statement, IIGJ chairman Kirit Bhansali congratulated Ruchita and Sangram on their achievement: “You have made IIGJ Mumbai proud with your sincere determination and serious efforts. This is just the beginning of your bright and blooming future and you are set to conquer the world with your intelligence. You have delighted us with you results and we wish you all the best for your future. Well done and keep up the great work!” IIGJ head of institute Sanjoy Ghosh, too, complimented the students on their accomplishments.
Both Wagh and Rajput will now compete in the India Skills (National Level) competition later this year. Three winners from India Skills Competition will undergo an intensive training programme for one year. One of the candidates will represent India at World Skills, 2019 (Kazan, Russia). Seven candidates from IIGJ Mumbai were shortlisted from India Skills Screening (Track 2) and one candidate from Andhra Pradesh (Track 1) had appeared for the regional level competition in Bangalore, which was scheduled from June 21st to 23rd, 2018. It was a three-day competition in which candidates were expected to make a jewellery piece crafted out of silver metal as per the test project (Design Specification Sheet) shared with them. The time limit for the project was 12 hours.
Minister of skill development and entrepreneurship, Anant Kumar Hegde and Rajesh Agarwal, joint secretary of ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship, were the chief guests for the event.